XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Virtual reality accessories are transforming the immersive technology landscape. Let’s look at some of the best solutions to unlock new levels of immersion. Others open the door to new opportunities for VR content development, training, and immersion. They encompass a broad range of powerful tools.

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VRScout

MAY 3, 2021

Yaw VR’s smart chair offers a 40-degree motion range for roll, 70-degree for pitch movements, and haptic vibrations. There’s also built-in vibration haptics capable of simulating acceleration, speed, an engine’s RPM, and gunshots. Image Credit: Yaw VR.

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Road to VR

JULY 3, 2018

Plexus Immersive Corp, a San Francisco-based startup, announced a pair of VR gloves that integrate haptic feedback and interface with multiple tracking standards, including SteamVR, Oculus Rift, and Windows “Mixed Reality” VR. ” Image courtesy Plexus Immersive. Image courtesy Plexus Immersive.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The device employs a variety of features completely unique from that of conventional VR headsets, including a 3D audio system, immersive haptic feedback, and a distinctive control system. Japanese company Diver-X recently unveiled the HalfDive, a one-of-a-kind VR headset meant to be used in bed while laying down. Image Credit: Diver-X.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Their gloves for more immersive XR experiences and interactions are one of the most promising pieces of kit in the ecosystem. With HaptX Gloves G1, we’re making it possible for all organizations to leverage our lifelike haptics,” HaptX founder and CEO, Jake Rubin, said in a release shared with ARPost.

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VRScout

MAY 19, 2022

The ‘Hyperreality Initiative,’ as it’s referred to by Dark Slope, will utilize the new Unreal Engine 5 game engine to deliver high-quality visuals as well as a combination of haptic feedback technology to further immerse contestants in the experience.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Haptic feedback is essential in bringing player’s hands into VR worlds. Touch technology company Immersion wants to bring that work to the next level. On the software side, Force features an Unreal Engine plug-in that includes a Visual Editor that allows developers to pinpoint the feedback controllers will give.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. Immersive games and apps and 3D videos have opened a new world for emotionally exhausted people staying at home 24/7. XR Events in 2021 – Celebrating the Industry that Made Lockdown Bearable. ICHVR 2021.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Interactions in the immersive environment become increasingly realistic. Thanks to the improvements in haptics , depth of field, and other factors, users can feel that they are actually interacting with real-life objects. Immersive technologies need a powerful hand tracking platform to offer users increasingly realistic experiences.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 5, 2017

The first time I tried a Tactical Haptics virtual reality controller was at GDC 2016. The idea of believable haptics in VR seemed like something we wouldn’t be getting for a long time. Impressive VR haptics are already on their way and could be in your living room in 2018. I wasn’t expecting much.

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VRScout

JULY 3, 2018

A wide range of tracking adapters and impressive hardware could make the Plexus the next big haptic glove. Linear resistant actuators (LRAs) placed at the ends of each fingertip provide realistic haptic feedback for the user. Compatibility: Unity, Unreal Engine, C++, C#, Python. Image Credit: Plexus Immersive Corp.

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Upload VR

AUGUST 6, 2024

Built in Unreal Engine, my initial demo didn't use any specialist equipment beyond the headset and wand controllers, though it was enlightening. PC-based demo using a Vive Pro The second demo introduced some intriguing specialist equipment, chiefly a FLAIM Trainer haptic vest that simulates heat when moving closer to a virtual fire.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 1, 2022

Haptic motors. The firm plans to create a virtual space allowing groups to socialise, game, and collaborate in an immersive environment. Sony also invested roughly $1 billion into Epic Games, owners of the real-time 3D (RT3D) engine Unreal, to develop Metaverse projects and experiences. Rebalanced weight distribution.

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VRScout

JUNE 8, 2017

Cannes NEXT, now in its second year, displayed a variety of cutting-edge immersive content. ” At NEXT they hinted they might be releasing a special toolset for Unreal programmers, so keep an eye out for announcements later this year. The team was hard at work providing real world stimuli to bring me deeper into the experience.

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ARPost

MARCH 23, 2023

Attendees from around the globe also got the chance to immerse themselves for a couple of days in the fantastical world of the SXSW XR Experience. While SXSW 2023 was primarily in-person, attendees were also engaged with the XR Experience World through VRChat and other online immersive events.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Unity should anyway be the first engine partner, something that doesn’t surprise me considering the litigation between Apple and Epic Games, the company behind Unreal Engine. VR looks incredibly stunning with Unreal Engine 5 features like Nanite and Lumen. Global XR Conference is an event about immersive realities. Other news.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 21, 2016

AxonVR , the company currently working on a full-body haptic solution for VR, are on their way to bringing their technology to an ever-widening audience. “At its heart, haptic simulation comes down to physics. Objects don’t just have to look right.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Spatial Audio and Immersive Environments When youre evaluating Meta Quest devices, youll notice they all support spatial audio technology allowing them to deliver 3D soundscapes that boost your immersion in virtual environments. However, you can also access apps like Zoom, and Microsoft Teams for immersive meetings.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Created by Fable and Oculus and powered by Unreal Engine, the film has been to Tribeca, the Chicago Film Festival and the Emmys. Emblematic is involved in using MR, AR, and VR tech to create immersive experiences for education and entertainment. This year’s winner is War Remains by MWM Immersive and Flight School Studio.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 20, 2023

Increasingly, companies will search for designers versed in metaverse and virtual reality technologies to help them construct their own immersive worlds. Most VR designers are likely to develop talents similar to that of a game designer or software developer; however, they’ll need to be prepared to build entire, immersive worlds.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Zoom calls, as opposed to actual immersive virtual environments with three Dimensional elements and interactive engagement. AR augments the real world in front of you whereas VR creates completely immersive virtual environments. The All-Encompassing Extended Reality! AR is 25% virtual and 75% real while VR is 75% virtual and 25% real.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MAY 24, 2022

Back in December of last year, it was noted that enterprises were purchasing headsets and immersive technology gear at an incredible rate, a trend that will continue for years to come. XTAL is a premium headset that allows users to enter immersive VR environments with state-of-the-art technologies and a semi-ruggedized exterior.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 28, 2022

As XR technologies become more accessible for companies and consumers alike, the demand for immersive hand and eye tracking solutions is growing. With tracking technologies, companies can build more immersive experiences for XR users. With the Vive Pro Eye, users can tap into new levels of immersion, with ultra-precise eye monitoring.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2024

Having haptic sensation on the palm is very important to increase the sense of presence when you are holding a tool in your hand. More info SenseGlove introduces Nova 2 gloves SenseGlove’s Nova 2 gloves offer various improvements over the previous model and their biggest innovation is the introduction of the palm pressure feedback.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 8, 2023

Creating the most immersive XR experiences requires more than just the best visuals or spatial audio technologies. Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As Extended Reality (XR) technologies evolve and become increasingly popular, business leaders and developers must search for new ways to create and share immersive content. RT3D engines have emerged as one of the most valuable tools for designing immersive AR/MR/VR experiences.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Creating the most immersive XR experiences requires more than just the best visuals or spatial audio technologies. Eye and hand tracking technologies embedded into wearable devices, or delivered through external sensors, provide the feedback that applications need to optimize the immersive experience for each user.

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HaptX

MARCH 6, 2018

Game designers have to figure out what to do with VR’s immersive capabilities.”. She says haptic gloves, like those from HaptX, will be the bridge to make VR useful for an audience beyond gamers. “We Haptic Gloves for Data Visualization. Edwards says that’s why sophisticated haptics are the missing piece of the experience.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 24, 2020

Ever since virtual reality (VR) remerged as a viable consumer product the quest has been to make the technology as immersive and interactive as possible. The company also plans to release an Unreal Engine 4 plugin later this year as well as expanding compatibility for more motion capture hardware.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

More exciting is the second showcase, highlighting haptic feedback for motion controllers like the Oculus Touch or Vive wands. This is essentially a set of musical dominoes, designed to showcase 3D audio to help create immersive experiences. Finally, there’s an audio production room.

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VRScout

JULY 11, 2017

Out of 11 companies, there are 3 VR/AR-related: Ambidio (immersive sound), Epic Games (creator of Unreal Engine and several VR titles), and The VOID (fully immersive location-based VR entertainment—they did the Ghostbusters activation in Times Square in NY). JUMP INTO THIS HAPTIC SUIT AND FEEL ALL THE FEELS.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 27, 2022

Without HDR, you are conscious that you are seeing the world through a screen, while with actual HDR, you can feel the proper lighting of a scene, and it immediately becomes real and immersive. For the first time I can see a real footage of the Teslasuit haptic gloves. This is my biggest takeaway from these tests. Learn more.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 30, 2023

As extended reality experiences continue to gain popularity in virtually every industry, solutions are constantly emerging to help developers and companies design their own immersive experiences. The company has already begun investing heavily in a range of metaverse solutions intended to compete with global immersive firms.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 16, 2023

This is a bit of an immersion-killer feature of AmazeVR Concerts: you are there, in a magical space together with some artists making a hypnotic dance, but you can not go dancing with them, you can’t even just move around, because you are locked in place.

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Hypergrid Business

JULY 7, 2017

Huge Immersive Virtual Environment (HIVE) of Miami University is a 1,000 square meters virtual reality environment, and is used for the university’s research work such as spatial cognition and medical training simulations in nursing programs. Academic research application. I’m anxious to see how that plays out.”

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ARVR

JUNE 17, 2021

Software development engines like Unity and Unreal are becoming more elaborate , there are myriads of SDK libraries, countless knowledge exchange communities and free-for-use collaboration tools. These insights can help achieve VR experiences with life-like levels of immersion and realism. And here is why. Trending AR VR Articles: 1.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 4, 2024

That might not seem like a huge upgrade from a design perspective, but it’s an excellent way to make sure you can rapidly “unplug” from any immersive experience. These controllers also come with built-in haptics for feedback as you work on designs and products in extended reality.

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